The podcast episodes touch on various aspects of culture and society, including social trends, technological advancements, and the interaction between individuals and their environment.

For example, the episode Strange News 8 discusses cultural and societal issues such as the Tokyo government's dating initiative, xenophobia, and the potential implications of certain technologies and practices. Similarly, the episode Anthropic hires Instagram co-founder, US senate proposes $32b spend on AI, Boeing troubleshooting Starliner leak, Airbus debuts heli-plane, South Park is going after Ozempic covers cultural and societal trends, such as the Ozempic phenomenon and its implications, as well as identity politics and societal commentary.

Other episodes, such as Are there such things as Flying Trains? and #762 - Mark Normand - Secret Hollywood Rituals, Shane Gillis & Toxic Masculinity, also touch on the cultural impact of various technologies and societal dynamics.